2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat review

1. Powerhouse supercharged engine 

Under the hood of the 2019 Charger Hellcat lurks an absolute beast of an engine. It’s a 6.2L supercharged V8, producing a mammoth 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to light up the rear tires with ease if your right foot is too heavy and achieve a zero to 60 mph time of just 3.4 seconds. That’s supercar-level acceleration in a sizable sedan body.  

2. Exciting handling balanced with a smooth ride 

Further threading the needle between a sedate sedan and thrilling muscle car is the 2019 Charger Hellcat’s well-endowed chassis. The competition suspension with adaptive dampers allows you to select how soft or firm you want the ride to be, between either smooth for highway cruising or sharper for tackling twisty back roads. For the latter, you also get sports disc brakes all around, sports-tuned steering, and a limited-slip differential, for the most thrilling driving experience possible.  

3. Capacious cabin and seating 

When (if) you want to enjoy a more sedate journey, the 2019 Charger Hellcat welcomes you into a roomy cabin where everyone can make themselves comfortable. There’s seating for up to five passengers, with a useful 41.8 inches of front seat legroom and 40.1 inches of rear seat legroom. You and your guests will also love included creature comforts like heated seats front and rear, dual-zone automatic climate control, and leather upholstery throughout. 

4. Useful trunk and cargo space 

Further enhancing its everyday sports car credentials, the 2019 Charger Hellcat also provides useful cargo space behind the rear seats. 16.1 cu-ft of cargo volume should be more than enough for the weekly groceries, as well as everyone’s luggage for the epic road trip you’ve planned. Need even more room? Fold the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down and you’ll be all set.  

5. Wealth of tech and convenience features 

As the Hellcat is positioned at the very top of the 2019 Charger model list, you get a wealth of tech and convenience kit included inside. For tech enthusiasts, you’ll love the Uconnect^® infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and especially the 19-speaker premium Harmon Kardon^® sound system which can be equipped on Hellcat models. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert helps you stay as relaxed as possible on the road, as do rear parking sensors.